Gangtok: The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise DIVYA DRISHTI in the high-altitude terrain of East Sikkim this month, testing a range of cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing surveillance, situational awareness, and real-time decision-making on the modern battlefield.
Organised by the Trishakti Corps, the high-tech military drill brought together a blend of ground-based systems, aerial surveillance platforms, and Artificial Intelligence-enabled technologies, including drones and UAVs.
The focus was on refining the “sensor-to-shooter” loop—linking real-time data from advanced sensors with frontline response systems through secured communication networks.
Senior Army leadership, including Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoor, Deputy Chief of Army Staff, reviewed the exercise on behalf of Army Headquarters.
The operation simulated live battlefield conditions in the eastern Himalayas, stressing rapid data processing and operational agility.
“Exercise DIVYA DRISHTI has been a great success. We tested cutting-edge technologies in realistic field conditions. The lessons will help develop future technologies, doctrines, and tactics across the Indian Army, making us ready for any adversary and any terrain,” said Lieutenant General Zubin A Minwalla, General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps.
The exercise marks a significant milestone in the Army’s modernisation drive, aligned with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and the Decade of Transformation vision.
The Indian Army’s increasing emphasis on indigenous tech solutions underscores its push for greater self-reliance and operational readiness in diverse terrains and against evolving threats.
